Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-25
NEW CARLISLE,

New CARLISLE. Nov. 25-Professoi
Thomas Harrison, the founder OF Linden
Hill Academy. is here, and preached in The
" <. church Sunday and Sunday evening
He delivered a iecture on the OBSTRUCTION
Of the City OF Pompi" Monday evening.
and ON Wednesday evening he lectured on
The Grandure and Perpetuity nf The
American Republic" Each lecture WAS
\ full OF thought, and delivered in a manner
that captured the audience, which Was
large and attentive. Mr.. Harrison has
been absent from this place for twenty
seven years. but his labors in this commu-
| nifty still bears fruit; to him belongs the
honor OF placing the cause of education In
Bethel township in the front rank. BY
his zeal and earnest labor he inspired others
| to good works. that gave 10 our schools an
| impetuouS that has never been lost, but
like the mustard seed that was planted, il
is growing and enlarging each year. Truly
the works of good man never die. His
venture here years ago did not prove fl
nancial success. but in the work that was
done ii proved grand success, and
today the old man may well
feel proud of his record here,
and as he looks over the field OF his labors
here and sees the prints Of his efforts for
the cause of right and truth spripging up
on his right and left, he must realize
pleasure that language cannot very well ex-
press or fine gold purchase. Our people
have given him hearty welcome. not only
Is benefactor to this community but as a
man of sterling worth, earnestly engaged in
the elevation Of humanity. The ladies of
the Presbyterian church held musical en-
tertainment on the evening Of the aad.
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in every particular. The talent engaged |
was principally from your city. E. Thanks !
giving was duly observed by our people. I
Public worship was held in the Presbyter-
ian church. Rev. Mr.. Ferguson. of the /
Christian church. preaching the sermon of .
the occasion. There has been some diff
Guilty in our schools this week, which led
board Of education TO suspend some of the
young Americas who have become so smart
as to disregard the discipline Of the school.
As well as total disregard for the public
property of the school building. A prose-
cution for the malicious destruction of
school property would have a wholesome
effect upon the kids. and
would have great tendency
% teach them an important lesson
n morals. Our young friend. Iowa Smith.
stely distinguished himself as a jurist in
,ns Of your courts. Since his return.
Blackstone is his theme by day and his
Iream by night. Squire Loman's court
vas in session two days last week. when
The kings English was murdered and the
principles OF the law were eypOunded in
profound manner. The attorneys in the
,ase were the eagle of the Springfield bar
md some pertifoging pill peddler from the
,ench. There is considerable question in
he minds of many of our citizens whether
he business in Springfield of our young
awyer. MIR. Rannells. is attending court,
n counting" The last is the general CON Z,
.!usion of some Of our fair ones . Mr..
ioOfe has built a neat cottage on east ,
Washington street, which adds much 10
he appearance of that part of town. .
I is said that the handsome>t lady in town
ives on south Church street. We notice =.
hat the west end is running the divorce 4,
nil pretty steadily here Of late. You can
'et we are up with the times. and !
re engaged in all kinds of business. Some
# our seople are married mott too much &
While others are not married hardly enough !
70 it was in the days of the Roman EN- s
'ire-the sacredness Of the marriage reia- !
ion was but little regarded. People got I
married In order 70 get divorced. and get
ivorced so that they could marry again.
The holy influence of home was DESTROYED
nd the power of the nation crumbled and /;
ell. Are We not following in the wake. of :
he ROmans?. The sudden commence /,
lent of the winter caught many of our peo- /,
lie poorly prepared for its chilly blasts.
iod's poor are everywhere. and We have
ur share here. Let our Christian friends ;
rho have plenty and to spare. sho.S their !
aith by good works The feeding of the !,